Industrial Hygienist: Entry Level at CRITERION LABORATORIES INC

Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Investigations, Asbestos Monitoring, Lead Testing, Mold Testing, Sampling, Communication Skills, Client Interaction, Training, Field Measurements, PPE Usage, Scientific Method, Environmental Science, Flexibility, Physical Fitness, Problem Solving

Industry

Environmental Services

Description

Description Industrial Hygienist: Entry Level Criterion Laboratories, Inc. (Criterion) is hiring a full-time Entry Level Industrial Hygienist to join our growing team! At Criterion, we focus on employee development, and even if you have no experience in Industrial Hygiene, we will work to get you trained, licensed, and on the path to growth as part of our accredited internal training program. Job Summary: Once you complete your initial training, you’ll be visiting worksites in and around the greater Philadelphia region where you’ll start by performing the basics of environmental investigations and monitoring. These projects include monitoring and testing for industrial and environmental hazards like asbestos, lead, and mold. As you grow in your role, you will continue to receive additional training, licenses, more complex work assignments, and increases in pay commensurate with your level. We provide very competitive benefits, including employer sponsored medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid vacations, paid holidays, retirement with up to a 5% employer match (50% employee match up to 10% of your pay), and more! Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Carries out industrial hygiene field measurements to verify levels of asbestos/pollution to verify that workplaces are free from asbestos, lead, and other contaminants Contributes to environmental investigations by conducting sampling according to protocol of various environmental media, including: drinking water, air, building materials, dust, paint chips and more. Conducts limited asbestos surveys. Trains with more experienced Industrial Hygienists, with an emphasis on asbestos and lead abatement projects. Actively engages in training, both in the classroom and in the field, to pursue the required licenses, certifications, and working knowledge to work as an Industrial Hygienist. This role requires flexibility regarding work location and what time projects begin each day. There are rare instances when some travel, overnight stay, and/or weekend work may be required. Requirements Required Knowledge and Experience: Understanding of the Scientific Method and Principles of Environmental Science. Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to interact with clients professionally and with confidence Required Education, Certifications, and Licenses: Must be able to operate a motor vehicle with current driver’s license and proof of insurance Preferred: Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM discipline Successful candidates must be able to obtain and maintain all needed PA Act 114 clearances (PA State Criminal History Background Check, Federal Criminal History Report and PA Child Abuse Clearance). Ability to interpret floor plans and calculate quantities of materials and square footage Physical and Mental Requirements: This position may require standing, sitting, reaching, crawling, climbing, and squatting Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to operate/wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) throughout the day Ability to withstand high and low temperatures on-site Ability to climb stairs and ladders Criterion Laboratories is an equal opportunity employer and will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and applicants for employment and will not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, military veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information, or mental or physical disability.

Responsibilities

The Industrial Hygienist will perform environmental investigations and monitoring at various worksites, focusing on hazards like asbestos, lead, and mold. The role includes conducting sampling, limited asbestos surveys, and training with experienced professionals.